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Trump Warns France: ‘The USA Will Remember’
Trump warned France, Spain and Italy could face trade consequences after they restricted U.S. military access for operations tied to Iran.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump criticized France and the United Kingdom on Truth Social, calling France "VERY UNHELPFUL" for denying airspace to American aircraft carrying military supplies to Israel.
- Multiple European nations, including Spain and Italy, blocked U.S. military access to their bases and airspace, distancing themselves from joint operations against Iran over recent weeks.
- Trump warned that "The U.S.A. will REMEMBER!!!" and urged partners to "start learning how to fight for yourself," while suggesting they buy American fuel or secure their own interests militarily.
- Meanwhile, Israel halted defense sales to France, citing a "hostile attitude" after French President Emmanuel Macron refused to allow U.S. aircraft passage through French airspace en route to Israel.
- U.S. and Israeli strikes, now in their fifth week, have driven a wedge between the U.S. and European allies increasingly seeking to distance themselves from the conflict despite American pressure.
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The Republican President believes that France "was very uncooperative" on the overflight of its territory by American aircraft.
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Trump Criticizes U.K. And France Over Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the United Kingdom and France for refusing to join U.S.-led military action against Iran, warning that America may not support allies in future conflicts. In posts on Truth Social, Trump accused France of blocking military overflights and said both countries failed to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz.Via TruthSocialThe president urged affected nations to take responsibility for reopening the c…
French President Emmanuel Macron's office said on Tuesday it was "surprised" by US President Donald Trump's criticism of France and stressed that the country's position on US military flights over its territory had not changed.
INFOGRAPHIES – Donald Trump criticizes France for banning the overflight of US military aircraft. If this reproach seems to be aimed at a political decision, each state remains legally sovereign over its airspace.
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